Higher Education Partnerships Brochure(PDF)
This brochure contains information about all of the MCPS and higher education partnerships available for non-certified teachers, support staff, teachers, and administrators.
Tuition
Reimbursement: procedures for getting reimbursed
for courses. Revised in November, 2001.
Higher Education Partnership Updates
Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE)
The University of Maryland at College Park and the Montgomery County Public Schools through the Office of Organizational Development are seeking candidates for the Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) program beginning August 2010.
CITE is an 18-month program that runs for five consecutive semesters. Successful completion of this program will result in a master’s degree in elementary education and Maryland certification in grades one through eight.
Eligible applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and be an employee of MCPS. As in previous years, emphasis will be placed on recruiting a culturally and racially diverse group of interns who will receive consideration for teaching positions in MCPS upon successful completion of the CITE program.
An interest meeting for this program will be held on November 3, 2009, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850 in Building II, Room 3022. Applications for the program will be distributed at this time.
For additional information about the program contact Dr. Russ Fazio at 301-601-0300.
Towson University Masters of Arts in Teaching Special Education
This Towson University/MCPS partnership program is designed for those without formal training in the field of education who are seeking initial teacher certification and a master's degree in Special Education.
Program begins in the Fall of 2010 and can be completed in 6 semesters with the final internship to be scheduled for the spring or summer of 2013. All courses will be offered at a favorable tuition rate and conveniently located at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove.
An interest meeting for this program will be held November 5, 2009, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Building III, Room 4203, Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Please note that on October 24th Towson University will be holding an Open House at UMSG, Building III from 9:00 AM to Noon for all their programs. All application fees will be waived at this time.
If you have questions or need further information, please call Ms. Judy Webster (Towson University) at 301-738-6326, or Dr. Russ Fazio(MCPS) 301-601-0300.
Towson University Master of Education (Special Education)
This Towson University/MCPS partnership program is designed for current teachers seeking certification and a master's degree in Special Education.
Program begins in the Fall of 2010. All courses will be offered at a favorable tuition rate and conveniently located at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove in Rockville.
An interest meeting for this program will be held November 5, 2009, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Building III, Room 4203, Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
Please note that on October 24th Towson University will be holding an Open House at UMSG, Building III from 9:00 AM to Noon for all their programs. Application fees will be waived at this time.
If you have questions or need further information, please call Ms. Judy Webster (Towson University) at 301-738-6326, or Dr. Russ Fazio(MCPS) 301-601-0300.
The Montgomery County Public Schools, through the office of Organizational Development, and the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park, in partnership, offer Montgomery County Public Schools secondary education teachers and other secondary education professional staff the opportunity to obtain a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Human Development.
The M.Ed. in Human Development is a 30-credit, 5-semester program focusing on the translation of theory and research on motivation, diversity, and adolescent social, cognitive, emotional and physical development into principles of classroom practice that promote achievement and school adjustment at the secondary level. This program includes a six-credit, MSDE approved Secondary Reading Certification Course. The program is run as a cohort model with a new cohort beginning each fall. Courses are primarily held at the Universities of Shady Grove campus in Rockville. All on-campus University and out-of-state tuition fees are waived for students in this program. Students are also eligible for MCPS 50% tuition reimbursement. Over 105 MCPS teachers have graduated from this program; 24 are currently enrolled.
Admission requirements: Bachelors degree, 3.0 undergraduate grade point average for non-provisional admission, 3 recommendations, and statement of purpose. GRE scores are not required. Provisional admissions can be requested for applicants with an undergraduate grade point average lower than 3.0.
Interest meetings to explain this partnership program for the Fall 2010 cohort will be conducted by the Program Director, Dr. Ann Battle, from 4:15-5:15pm on October 27, November 5th, and November 17th in Building 2, Room 3052 at the Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
For further information contact: Russ Fazio, MCPS, Office of Organizational Development, 301-601-0300; Dr. Ann Battle, Program Director, Department of Human Development, at abattle@umd.edu or 301-405-8714; or Ms. Eileen Kramer, Program Administrator, at humandev@umd.edu. To learn more about the University of Maryland's human development master's degree go to the following web address or click on the headline title link in blue above: http://www.education.umd.edu/EDHD/pdfs/m-ed-packet.pdf
The George Washington University Graduate Certificate in Professional Teaching Standards
THIS PARTNERSHIP IS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
This partnership program through the George Washington University and MCPS (through the Office of Organizational Development) is designed for those who are seeking personal professional growth related to the Standards for Accomplished Teaching as described by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)®. Coursework will begin on January 5, 2010 and be completed in the spring of 2011. All courses will be offered at a favorable off-campus tuition rate and are conveniently located in Rockville.
Interest meetings for this program will be held October 21st and 22nd 2009, 4:30- 5:30 p.m.; MCEA Conference Center, 12 Taft Court, Rockville, Maryland. Please RSVP to GCPTS@gwu.edu.
If you have questions or need further information, please visit www.gsehd.gwu.edu/professional+teaching+standards or contact Ms. Christine Frank, NBCT (GWU) at frankc@gwu.edu or Dr. Russ Fazio (MCPS) at 301-601-4872.
Reading Master's Degree with University of Maryland at College Park
The Montgomery County Public Schools through the Office of Organizational Development and The University of Maryland at College Park is offering the opportunity to obtain a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction with Reading Specialist Certification
This program is a 33-credit, 3 year Master’s Degree; Results in certification as a reading specialist; Program begins spring 2010; All courses offered at the University of Maryland Shady Grove campus in Rockville; University fees waived; Participants are eligible for MCPS 50% tuition reimbursement.
Admission Requirements:
Full admission to the University of Maryland Graduate School is necessary to enroll in this program. The following criteria are minimum Graduate School requirements, but do not guarantee admission. Criteria include: undergraduate 3.00 GPA (2.8 may qualify for provisional admission); acceptable letters
of recommendation; and statement of purpose consistent with the mission of the College of Education.
Interest meetings to explain the partnership program are planned for 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, October 6 and October 14, 2009 at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Building II, Rm 2032. Applications will be provided at this time.
For further information contact: Russ Fazio,
MCPS, Office of Organizational Development
301-601-0300 or Rose Marie Codling
University of Maryland at College Park,
rcodling@umd.edu
MCPS & McDaniel College Partnership in Administration and Supervision
Montgomery County Public Schools through the Office of Organizational Development and McDaniel College are offering the opportunity to earn your Master's Degree and/or Administrator I Endorsement. All courses will be offered in Montgomery County. Coursework is offered at a reduced tuition rate. Program begins January 2010.
Learn more about the program at an information meeting on October 14, 2009 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, Room 3383, 12900 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, Maryland 20874. If you are interested in attending this meeting please RSVP to Leslie Dennis at ldennis@mcdaniel.edu or call 1-866-962-4723.
For more information contact Nick Urick, McDaniel College Liaison to MCPS at nurick@mcdaniel.edu or Russ Fazio (MCPS) at 301-353-8556.
Middle School Math Partnership with University of Maryland at College Park
Those interested in a Master’s of Arts in Mathematics Education with an add-on MSDE Middle School Mathematics Endorsement or add-on MSDE Middle School Mathematics Endorsement only can attend an interest meeting to discuss the program on October 7 or October 8, 2009 from 4 pm - 5 pm at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove Center, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville Maryland 20850. The meetings will be held in Building II, Room 2062. Applications will be distributed at that time.
For further informtion, contact Russ Fazio, MCPS at 301-601-0300 or Beatriz Quintos, University of Maryland at College Park, at bquintos@umd.edu or 301-405-5209.
This partnership with The University of Maryland at College Park will begin spring semester 2010 and potentially all courses will be offered at the UM Shady Grove campus in Rockville.
Towson/MCPS Offer Elementary Education Master's Degree with a focus on Gifted & Talented
Towson University, through the MCPS Division of Academic Support, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs, and the Office of Organizational Development, is offering the opportunity for MCPS elementary and middle school teachers to earn a Master's Degree in Elementary Education Grades 1-8: with a Focus in Gifted Education.
This unique 33 credit graduate program will support a cohort of approximately 24 MCPS elementary and middle school teachers. Candidates will complete seven courses in advanced content and practices in education of the gifted and four courses emphasizing advanced competencies in curriculum and development, instructional design, multicultural education, and research. The program will focus on direct application of course content to the school and classroom setting with an emphasis on the education of the under-served, under-represented gifted and talented student. This program will begin January 2010.
An interest meeting to explain the partnership program is planned for 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, October 1, 2009 at the Universities of Maryland at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850, Building III, Rm 4203. Personnel from both Towson University and MCPS will be present to explain the partnership program and discuss the application process.
For further information on this program contact Dr. Russ Fazio (MCPS) at 301-353-8556 or Dr. Linda Emerick (Towson University) at 410-704-4251.
The application for accelerated tuition reimbursement is now available at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ development/teams/programs/tuition.shtm. MCPS union members in accelerated study programs that require completion of more than nine credits per fiscal year can apply for accelerated tuition reimbursement. The credits used for the accelerated tuition reimbursement will count toward your future reimbursement. Reimbursements shall not exceed 45 credits in 5 years. After the completion of the program, you will not be eligible for any additional reimbursement until you make-up the number of credits that you were reimbursed in of 9 credits per fiscal year. For example, if you are reimbursed for 18 credits in excess of the 9 credits per fiscal year that is normally allowed, then you will not be eligible for tuition reimbursement for the next two years after completing the program.
Click on the link above for the application. This is an interactive document: please type the information in the boxes before printing the form. Completed forms must be accompanied by a copy of the unit member’s Program of Studies in order to be considered for approval. For questions, please contact Susan Mitchell in the Office of Organizational Development, 301-601-0300, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Contact Information
Russ Fazio, Ph.D
Lauren English
Montgomery County Public Schools, Upcounty Regional Services Center
12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown, Maryland 20874
301-601-0300
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Professional Development Schools (PDS) under construction.
